Project Description

Join the Tatra photography team in Croatia’s breathtaking natural splendour of Plitvice lakes & waterfalls. Plitvice Lakes are composed of 16 interlinked lakes and 25 hectares of woods, lakes and waterfalls surrounded by the mountains of Mala Kapela and Pljesivica, Plitvice lakes are renowned for their distinctive colours, ranging from azure to green, grey or blue. The colours change constantly depending on the quantity of minerals or organisms in the water and the angle of sunlight.

We will use the eight km of pathways and wooden walking trails around the lakes to photograph this outstanding location. The trails descend from an altitude of 636m to 503m above sea level. The lakes that are formed by natural dams are separated into upper and lower lakes providing fantastic photographic opportunities.

Tatra photography provide photographic tuition with British professional photographer Nick Jenkins, during the workshop you will be able to learn all the different techniques to photograph the lakes & waterfalls and come home with some outstanding images. Over the four days, you can expect a packed workshop of great photography, great company and great food in the beautiful surroundings of the lakes & mountains of Croatia.

Your tutor for this workshop is Fran Halsall. Having worked as a professional photographer since 2004 Fran is passionate about documenting the world around us. Growing up on the edge of the countryside meant that, from an early age, Fran was inspired to record what she saw.

What began with detailed drawings of flowers and trees evolved when her photographic interest was kindled by her grandfather in her teenage years. Going on to complete a degree in fine art, Fran studied not only formal aspects of composition and lighting but also the effects of sensory perception and how we process visual information. This is where Fran’s obsession with light, and its ability to influence emotion, began.

Fran’s first book “The Peak District” explored the history and environment of the UK’s first National Park and cemented her reputation not only as a photographer but also as a writer on landscape studies. Her research into the richly varied geology and fascinating landscape myths of Britain and Ireland led to the publication of her third book “Shore to Summit” – a recommended text for anyone who wishes to know more about ‘reading’ landforms. This academic interest led Fran undertake an MA in landscape architecture where she deepened her understanding of both ecological processes and the often complex aesthetic responses to natural and designed environments.

As a regular contributor of articles to leading photographic magazines Fran is known for her holistic approach, being equally at home producing guides to camera technique as writing about interpreting the landscape’s character or explaining the interaction between weather and lighting. This broad knowledge base, combined with many years experience as a photographic tutor, makes Fran an invaluable guide to what to photograph, where and when to find it, and how best to record it.

The landscape workshops with Tatra Photography are sponsored by Lee Filters and Robert White Camera Suppliers.

Lee Filters have kindly donated a landscape filter set including various grads, ND filters and the BIG 10 Stopper, Lee have also provided a range of holders and rings, all of which will be available to use to participants on the workshops and will be demonstrated by the Tatra photography award winning tutors.

Any customers wanting to purchase their products can then buy from Robert White cameras or direct from Lee filters.

Accommodation

The accommodation for the Lakes & Waterfalls photography workshop is Pension Grabovač located very close to the park. We can arrange single, twin or double rooms all with en-suite facilities with No single supplement.
The rooms are all spacious with en-suite facilities and free wifi. The pension has a large breakfast room, restaurant & outdoor terrace which offers continental & local cuisine.

All monies paid by you for the air holiday package shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 6404. For more information see our booking terms and conditions.

The City of Spires Prague / Czech Republic

Info

Return flights London Heathrow - Zagreb (please contact us for pricing without flights or if you wish to fly from different airport)

Return airport transfers

3 nights accommodation based on Single/Twin or Double Rooms including half board - no single supplement

4 days photography course

All transport to photography locations

Excludes

Alcoholic drinks

Photographic insurance

Travel insurance

Highlights

One of Europe’s most stunning national parks

Small groups

Led by British professional photographer

Masterclasses in landscape techniques

Suitable for digital and film - any format

All levels catered for

Single/Twin or Double Rooms – All En – Suite

No Single Supplement

Excellent cuisine

Half board accommodation

Private English-speaking guide and transport

Flights, airport transfers & transport included

Great value for money

“Just to say a huge big thank you for giving me this amazing opportunity, something with which would not have been possible without Tatra Photography. The workshop was run with precision and absolutely faultless in every aspect.”

Di Jones

“Bavaria was beautiful; we had a great group of people, the instruction was good and there was a definite improvement in my photos .”

Anne Parry

“Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for an truly excellent/professional workshop and the Pension Euler an first-class selection for accommodation and food.”

T Farley

“Thank you Tatra for our recent trip to Bavaria which was just great – great company, food, hotel and the animals, the leaders of our group – Simon, Matt & Philippe were very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly, nothing was to much trouble for them for the guests, a real credit to Tatra.”

J Acreman

“Just a short note to thank you and your staff for an excellent workshop in Slovakia. I found the few days well planned with great locations. To be among like minded people was refreshing and relaxing. ”

N Buckley

“Thank You again for organising a great trip, both Sue and I really enjoyed ourselves. Everything was exactly what you said it would be.”

M Spridgeon

“I really enjoyed Plitvice – great group who got on really well and had a good laugh, good support from you and Nick and great photographic opportunities. The perfect break.”

C Jenkins

“I just to want to thank you for this great workshop in Iceland. For me, it was the second workshop with your company, and I just want to say: you are doing a great job.”

L Mesqui

“Thank you for a brilliant few days in Iceland. Good group, great hotels, splendid food, wonderful scenery and great fun, I was particularly impressed with the amount of tuition time and encouragement that Adam was willing to devote to each and every one of the participants on the workshop, irrespective of their skill level.”

N Stewart

“I just wanted to write and say thank you for such an enjoyable trip. It exceeded all my expectations, I couldn’t have enjoyed it more. The company, the food and even the weather was brilliant.”

J Hawkins

“Just wanted to say thanks again for another great weekend of photography. You certainly make the whole experience worth while and hassle free.”

C Newton

“I really enjoyed the workshop and learned a lot from you and Ross. While I’ve read about a lot of the principles and techniques what we employed during the week, I did not have the equipment, expertise or hands-on experience that was available during the workshop.”

A Martin

“I am writing to thank you with your tips and tricks for capturing good shots. I must say I had a wonderful time with you guys. You all were friendly, caring and accommodating bunch. I got to learn a lot. It was an amazing experience. “

K Ghazzaali

” Thanks very much for the last workshop, I had a great time with lots of great images to remind us of it all. “

T Sommervell

“Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunities that were provided on the Predators workshop holiday in Bavaria. I can’t get over the wonderful accomodation and food provided. The friendly atmosphere and fantastic photos I have captured have made this one of the best holidays I have been on in my life.”

P Razzel

“First of all, a very big thank you to you both for a fantastic trip to Bavaria. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, and my only complaint is that I had to go home.”

K Mills

” I just wanted to say thank you for such an awesome time over the last few days. It was great to be out in the mountains and I learnt so much – I am definitely inspired to make photography more of a part of my life.”

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